S1 Ep.8: “Tucked Up in Newport” with Denée Benton and Bob Shaw
The Official Gilded Age Podcast
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The Luxurious Transformation of Newport
This chapter discusses the luxurious transformation of Newport in the mid-19th century by land speculators Alfred Smith and Joseph Bailey. It explores the development of Bellevue Avenue and the construction of grand summer homes by wealthy families. The chapter also delves into Newport's earlier history as a seaport and the timing of its transition into a resort destination.
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